Actuarial Associate
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Actuarial Associate
Salary
$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually
Location
Lackawanna County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-29905-04529
Department
Department of Labor & Industry
Division
LI SWIF Mgr Off
Opening Date
07/31/2025
Closing Date
8/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
04529
Position Number
00134501
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B4
Pay Group
ST08
Bureau / Division Code
00121600
Bureau / Division
State Workers Insurance Fund Managers Office
Worksite Address
Scranton State Office Building
Worksite Address
100 Lackawanna Avenue
City
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18503
Contact Name
Felicia Newbury
Contact Email
fnewbury@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Do you have a sharp analytical mindset and a talent for interpreting complex data? If so, take your career up a notch with the State Workers' Insurance Fund (SWIF) as an Actuarial Associate. This position allows you to utilize your specialized skill set to perform technical work assisting insurance actuaries in the analysis and evaluation of insurance rates, rating procedures, rating plans, and schedules. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable experience and further develop your actuary skills with the Department of Labor and Industry!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Actuarial Associate, you will be tasked with coordinating SWIF's staff and external actuaries to ensure all parties have correct and current data, and that all parties understand the needs of the others. You will be responsible for assisting in the analysis and evaluation of insurance rates, rating procedures, rating plans, and schedules of workers' compensation insurance. Work involves researching and compiling insurance rate related data and preparing actuarial studies on insurance matters. You will have the opportunity to work with Insurance Department officials regarding actuarial matters as well as process requests and inquiries from the Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau (PCRB) and Office of Information Technology (OIT). Additional responsibilities include:
Examining insurance policy forms
Disseminating actuarial information requested by organizations and individuals
Compiling monthly schedule rating data
Writing SWIF's monthly rating memo
Compiling traumatic coal injury data for the Coal Mine Compensation Rating Bureau (CMCRB)
Updating and distributing monthly charts
Maintaining historical Actuarial Department exhibits
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00134501)
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Scranton.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Successful completion of the Actuarial Associate Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
One year of technical actuarial experience and completion of two parts of the Society of Actuaries examination or Casualty Actuarial Society examination;or
One year of technical actuarial experience and an associate degree that includes 12 college credits in actuarial science, data science, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field;or
An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 college credits in actuarial science, data science, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Actuarial Associate Trainee program?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess one or more years of full-time technical actuarial experience?
Yes
No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
05
How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
60 credits or more
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
06
Have you successfully completed 12 of more semester credits of college coursework in actuarial science, data science, finance, economics, mathematics, or statistics? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
07
Have you completed one or more parts of the Society of Actuaries examination or Casualty Actuarial Society examination?
Yes
No
08
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, list which parts of the examination program you successfully completed and upload a copy of your exam transcripts to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your exam transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
09
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - ANALYZING INSURANCE POLICIES
Analyzes insurance rates, rating procedures and plans, schedules, and rules to determine compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience analyzing insurance rates and related information. I was responsible for making recommendations regarding noncompliance.
B. I have experience analyzing insurance rates and related information. Someone else utilized my analysis to make recommendations regarding noncompliance.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to insurance, finance, or economics.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to analyzing insurance rates.
Your experience making recommendations for noncompliance.
Your level of responsibility.
12
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION
Researches insurance related data to be used in actuarial studies.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience researching records and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling and summarizing information from a variety of data sources.
B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, statistics, research design and analysis, or data collection.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
14
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to researching records and compiling information.
Your level of responsibility.
15
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - COMMUNICATIONPrepares and presents information, studies, and reports verbally and in writing on program or project evaluations, development, and analysis to provide policy and decision makers with information to be used in planning, implementing, monitoring, and resource allocation. This may include preparing narrative reports, tables, graphs, and charts.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have developed AND presented materials related to actuarial information
B. I have developed OR presented materials related to actuarial information.
C. I have developed OR presented materials NOT related to actuarial information.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, journalism, or speech.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
17
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The @type(s) of materials you developed and/or presented.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides technical assistance and consultative services regarding the State Workers' Insurance Fund (SWIF). Assesses and defines needs or problems and recommends possible solutions.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultative services to identify needs and answer questions. I recommended possible solutions to problems or concerns.
B. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultative services to identify needs and answer questions but did NOT recommend possible solutions to problems or concerns.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public relations, counseling, public speaking, psychology, or sociology.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
20
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience providing technical assistance and consultative services.
Your experience recommending possible solutions to problems or concerns.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
